Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Amandaland is progressing toward a second series on BBC One and iPlayer, with filming and production updates circulating in late 2025 and early 2026. The core cast from Season 1 is expected to return, including Lucy Punch as Amanda, Joanna Lumley as Felicity, and Philippa Dunne as Anne.[2][3][4]
- A Christmas special featuring Jennifer Saunders as Aunt Joan was announced, set to air around the festive period, and it’s described as a reunion moment for the creators and performers from Absolutely Fabulous, ahead of the new series in 2026.[4][5]
- Additional cast members announced for the spin-off include Samuel Anderson, Siobhan McSweeney, Rochenda Sandall, and Ekow Quartey, with Peter Serafinowicz in a recurring role; this expanded lineup was reported across early 2025 and reinforced by subsequent coverage.[3][2]
Illustration (concept)
- Visual: Amandaland Season 2 promotional image concept showing the core trio (Amanda, Felicity, Anne) with a festive backdrop for the Christmas special, plus a few new faces in the foreground to hint at the expanded ensemble.
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official BBC/production statements and assemble a concise timeline with release dates, confirmed cast, and upcoming episodes. I can also summarize what roles the new cast are expected to play and how the Christmas special ties into Series 2.
Sources:
- BBC/press and entertainment coverage noting Season 2 in production and key cast returns.[4]
- Casting announcements including Samuel Anderson, Siobhan McSweeney, Rochenda Sandall, and Peter Serafinowicz.[2][3]
- Christmas special confirmation with Jennifer Saunders as Aunt Joan.[5][4]
Sources
The second series of the hit BBC comedy Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne, is returning to iPlayer and BBC One in 2026. Alongside the returning cast, the Christmas special welcomes the absolutely fabulous Jennifer Saunders who will play Aunt Joan, Felicity’s (Joanna Lumley) sister. Aunt Joan is a ball of country-living,
hellomerman.comMore cast announced for Amandaland - Motherland spin-off coming next month
www.chortle.co.ukHit BBC comedy Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch, Joanna Lumley and Philippa Dunne, has been confirmed for a second series.
www.televisual.comGet ready for some festive fun!
www.digitalspy.comLucy Punch and Philippa Dunne are heading to Comic Relief... and they won't be alone.
www.digitalspy.comDiscover the cast and crew of Amandaland on Rotten Tomatoes. See actors, directors, and more behind the scenes. Explore now!
www.rottentomatoes.comAlongside the returning cast, the Christmas special welcomes the absolutely fabulous Jennifer Saunders who will play Aunt Joan, Felicity's (Joanna Lumley) sister.
www.bbc.co.ukSamuel Anderson, Siobhan McSweeney, Rochenda Sandall and Peter Serafinowicz join the cast of the brand new Motherland spin-off, Amandaland Following three series of the BAFTA award-winning series Motherland produced by Merman, Amandaland which focuses on the character of Amanda played by Lucy Punch, is coming to BBC One and iPlayer in February. Leading the cast as
hellomerman.comBBC One and iPlayer have confirmed that Amandaland Season 2 is now in pre production (2026). This series is a spinoff of the BBC sitcom Motherland.
m.dailyhunt.inDiscover the cast and crew of Amandaland: Season 1 on Rotten Tomatoes. See actors, directors, and more behind the scenes. Explore now!
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